Avian First Aid Kit Essentials

In the event of an emergency, it is important and reassuring to have a properly stocked avian first aid kit on hand. Many minor emergencies can be handled effectively at home if the proper supplies are available. In the event of a more serious situation, the kit can be helpful in stabilizing your bird prior to transport to the vet's office.

A commercially available kit is available on the AvianEnrichment site which contains the following:

1 - Styptic Powder (stops toenail or broken blood feather bleeding)

1 - Pair of latex gloves (to minimize infection)

1 - Bottle of Eye & Skin Wash (flush wounds or eyes)

1 - 1" x 6 yd. sterile gauze bandage

1 - Pair of Scissors (for cutting tape, bandages)

1 - Pair of 5" Locking Forceps (to pull broken blood feathers)

2 - PVP Iodine Antiseptic Swabs

2 - Pkg. 2" x 2" Gauze Pads (to cover wounds or burns)

5 - Cotton Swabs (for cleaning wounds)

1 - Roll of 1/2" x 2.5 yd. Adhesive Tape

1 - Hand Wipe (personal cleanup)

1 - Bird Emergency Information Card (vet contact info)

1 - Bird Kit Direction Card (helpful emergency info)

In addition to the above contents, we also recommend that you assemble the following supplies for use during an emergency: